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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview Overview Breastfeeding more than one child is called tandem … without time limitations. During the first 3 days after the birth, focus all your efforts on breastfeeding the newborn. …
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… Medications and herbal products for breastfeeding moms Last updated October 1, 2019 Taking medicine or herbal products while you're breastfeeding As a general rule, don't take anything unless … 3 mg (3,000 mcg) or 10,000 IU vitamin A, which can cause birth defects ✘ fish liver oil supplements (like cod liver …
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… Pain relief options for labour and birth Last updated January 30, 2018 Pain is a natural part of labour and birth, but every woman's experience is different. Similarly, … down. Side effects May result in bed rest while leg control is temporarily limited. Shivering and itching. Blood …
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… Help with urination after giving birth Last updated August 10, 2013 For the first while after giving birth it may be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard … Doing pelvic strengthening exercises (Kegels) can help to control urine leakage. For most women, this gradually …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: … Information What is a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)? If you have had a caesarean … during labour and delivery. How to manage the birth using controlled breathing and emotional and physical support. …
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… Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Breastfeeding is good for you and your baby. Even with diabetes, you can have the same chance of success with breastfeeding as anyone else. Here are some tips for eating …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done … the first trimester of pregnancy, screening tests for birth defects may be done. These tests look for possible … screening tests show the chance of your baby having certain birth defects such as Down syndrome or trisomy 18 . …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: … a breast pump is a good way to provide the benefits of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. … pump to slowly reduce your milk supply if you have to stop breastfeeding. How to use a breast pump Pumping milk with a …
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… 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on well to the breast, but … for this video (PDF, 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to … VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Cup feeding and other feeding …
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… Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding Last updated August 12, 2013 Some people find breastfeeding easy, while others encounter challenges. Most new parents, however, have questions about breastfeeding. Here are some commonly asked questions and …
